"When Company E, National Guard left for overseas service during World War I, a home guard unit was quickly organized with E.W. Jeffrey as commanding officer. In January, 1918 the guard was supplemented by the Loyalty League, with U.L. Burdick as president. Its purpose was to combat apathy and explain the U.S. objectives in the war. The photo of both the Guard and Loyalty League was taken at Main and Broadway April 6, 1918 as the city observed the first anniversary of the U.S. entry in the war. 1918." Group portrait of the National Guard and Loyalty League at the corner of Main and Broadway of Williston, N.D. with two men and an early automobile with an American flag and sign that says "The Patriotic Squadron." In the background are buildings, a street, utility poles, and trees.

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"When Company E, National Guard left for overseas service during World War I, a home guard unit was quickly organized with E.W. Jeffrey as commanding officer. In January, 1918 the guard was supplemented by the Loyalty League, with U.L. Burdick as president. Its purpose was to combat apathy and explain the U.S. objectives in the war. The photo of both the Guard and Loyalty League was taken at Main and Broadway April 6, 1918 as the city observed the first anniversary of the U.S. entry in the war. 1918." Group portrait of the National Guard and Loyalty League at the corner of Main and Broadway of Williston, N.D. with two men and an early automobile with an American flag and sign that says "The Patriotic Squadron." In the background are buildings, a street, utility poles, and trees.